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COACH’S INFORMATION PACKET SPRING 2013 1001 W. Northwest Highway, Suite D Grapevine, TX 76051 Office 817-410-9950 Fax 817-251-8772 Rainout Hotline 817-481-0447 www.GSSAsoccer.org [email protected] 1 | Page
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COACH’S INFORMATION PACKET
SPRING 2013
1001 W. Northwest Highway, Suite DGrapevine, TX 76051Office 817-410-9950Fax 817-251-8772
Rainout Hotline [email protected]
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Grapevine-Southlake Soccer AssociationBoard of Directors
2012-2013President Chris Burton [email protected]
Past President Don Meinz [email protected]
VP / Registrar Bill Ortiz [email protected]
Treasurer Peter Wahby [email protected]
Competitive Vice Pres. Glenn Harper [email protected]
Competitive Treasurer Ronnie Qualls [email protected]
Coaches Commissioner Melissa Edwards [email protected]
Referee Commissioner Michael Wichman [email protected]
Grapevine Fields Keith Halman [email protected]
Southlake Fields Adam Buczek [email protected]
Scheduler I (U9+) Steve Anderson [email protected]
Scheduler II (U4-U8) Lisa Wall [email protected]
U4/U5 Commissioner Jared Broz [email protected]
U6 Commissioner Torry Harris [email protected]
U7/U8 Commissioner George Ramirez [email protected]
U9/U10 Commissioner Al Riera [email protected]
U11-U19 Commissioner Rick Borkowski [email protected]
Adult Commissioner Steve Anderson [email protected]
Non-Board Positions:
Administrator Dianne Hackney [email protected]
Director of Coaching Barry Mitchell [email protected]
Referee Assignor John Levitt [email protected]
North Texas State Soccer Assoc. (NTSSA) www.ntxsoccer.org
Northern Mid Cities Soccer League www.nmcsl.com
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SPRING 2013 Soccer Season
Feb 2 - Coach’s Meeting reserve practice space Please call your team THIS WEEK and schedule first practice/parent meeting ASAP notify Steve Anderson and/or Lisa Wall if you are coaching more than one team Make sure you and your assistant coaches have completed the online background check,
if you did not coach in the Fall. Coach’s must register in the system each season. All Coaches must wear ID on lanyard at all
games.
Feb 9 – Coaches Clinic – State Level – 9 seats still available
Feb 15-17 – Coaches Clinic – Advanced Regional - Wylie
Feb 23 – Season Begins for U14 and below
Feb 25 – Monday Night Skills Starts
March 3 – Adult League Starts
March 10 – Daylight Savings Starts
March 23 – Picture Day at Bob Jones Dave Stock Photography will take team and individual pictures at Bob Jones
March 23 – Season Begins for U15 and older
April 6 – Picture Day at Oak Grove Dave Stock Photography will take team and individual pictures at Oak Grove
April 20 – Pictures and Awards Delivered at the GSSA Office
April 29 – Last Week of Monday Night Skills
May 4 – Last Games
May 16-19 - SoccerFest
June 14-16 & 21-23 – National Coaches Clinic
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ALL AGE GROUPS
Each player shall play for 50% of the time he/she is at each game. This does not mean if a player plays 100% of one game, he can sit out an entire game the next time. Additionally, if a player is only at half the game, he/she only is required to play one quarter of the game. Further, playing time shall not be a reward and lack of playing time shall not be a punishment. NO EXCUSES other than injury or illness. Inform officials and opposing coach if a player will not be playing or will play less than 50% due to physical condition.
All coaches must wear their ID card and lanyard on the sidelines at every game.o U4-U8: Maximum of two coaches per team allowed on the players’ sideline
during a game.o U9-U19: Maximum of three coaches per team allowed on the players’ sideline
during a game. Coaches must have the coach’s ID card displayed or they will be suspended for the next game by NMCSL officials.
All Players U9-U19 are required to have a Picture ID card available at the field for each game. These are to be presented to the referee prior to the start of the game. Cards from Fall are valid for Spring.
You will need to have the typed NMCSL misconduct/game report filled out to hand to officials with the player cards (U9-U19) prior to being allowed to start the game. The report should have the correct jersey number also typed in. It is really appreciated by the officials if you have your cards in the same order as the roster of players.
Keep your signed roster with you at all practices and games.
If you are unable to field a team for a scheduled game, please contact the Scheduler for your Age Group and your Age Group Commissioner so that they may notify the other coach and the referee assignor. Check the minimum number of players before attempting to reschedule.
Utilize your parents! Designate a team parent to handle snacks, calls, and other misc. help. Designate an assistant coach to help with scheduling conflicts, trips, practices, games, etc.
Practice / Field Space must be reserved through the Field Commissioners no earlier than the Coach’s Meeting. You can send a team representative if you are unable to attend the meeting.
Southlake – Adam Buczek [email protected] Grapevine – Keith Halman [email protected]
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U4/U5 Specific InformationJared Broz,Commissioner
Thank you for taking the time to volunteer and welcome to the GSSA Mini-Jogo program. Our program focuses on small sided soccer, keeping it fun, and includes tons of touches for each player. Mini-Jogo takes place in a controlled environment and utilizes a super session type format that will provide both coach and parent the day’s training exercise.
No practice times/space are required, however you may choose to practice. That is entirely up to you. We combine practice and games into one Saturday session. Each session will combine a 30 minute skills session led by a GSSC Competitive Coach, followed immediately by 30 minutes of 3V3 games.
Once you receive your roster, please contact all your players within 48 hours if at all possible. If you have problems contacting anyone, let me know.
I always recommend a small get together at a park, pizza parlor or the like to introduce yourself to your players and parents and to hand out your uniforms. Don’t wait till the last minute, we don’t want players changing in the parking lot.
Keep in touch with your parents about games and other info, email is best. Let your parents know of your plans to practice (if you are) and take a vote on time/place.
Remember it is not required to practice. Games will be at Bob Jones Park in Southlake this season. The layout of the fields is
underway, but it will be in front of the concession stand, closest to the road. Games are at 9 am for U4 and 10:30 & 12 for U5. Have your kids arrive 10-15 minutes early as we start promptly.
Uniforms are provided (jersey/shorts/socks) Shin guards are mandatory and cleats are preferred. No jewelry is allowed at all (no tape over earrings)
Players will need a size 3 ball for each practice/game session. No games will be rescheduled, except for rainouts if possible. You must wear your Coaches Card at all times on the field. If you do not have it with you, you
will not be allowed to coach. Don’t ask for tolerance. Find an assistant coach to help you. If you have to miss, they can take the team. Moms and
dads equally make good helpers. We will involve all the parents, grand parents and family members each week.
If you wish to take coaching clinics, GSSA will reimburse for the courses only, no travel expenses. Let me know if you are interested and I will help you find courses.
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U6 SPECIFIC INFORMATIONTorry Harris, Commissioner
Check the GSSA website for more details about coaches clinics. Other Coaching Clinics being offered in the DFW area can be found at http://ntxsoccer.org/Coach/Clinics/fclinics.htm.
Have a Parent/Coaches meeting before the season starts to review expectations. At a minimum, remind experienced parents and advise the new parents of the mandatory shin guards and water for all games and practices requirement.
There are no goalies at U6. Defenders are allowed, but no hands are allowed, and defenders should be encouraged to get into the whole game and not camp out in front of the goal.
Spirit of the game: Cherry picking - the idea is to learn how to play and be involved in the game. It should not just be about scoring. Try to encourage good sportsmanship by not allowing the players to run up the score in a lopsided game. Again, get the defenders involved in the game, not just camping out!
Team Practices Coaches should arrive at practice early to set up the field. Think about the areas in which the kids
need practice (dribbling, passing, kicking, throw-ins, acting like a team) and plan to work on those. Bring cones, extra #3 balls, colored shirts or bibs (pennies) for scrimmaging, water, coaching ID, first
aid kit, cell phone and parents’ phone numbers. Make sure players have shin guards, socks or pants covering shin guards, soccer shoes or tennis
shoes, a #3 ball, and water at each practice. If there is a child whose financial situation does not allow him/her to have his/her own ball, please contact the GSSA Administrator or the U6 Commissioner. We will make arrangements to get a ball for that player. (It may not be brand new, but it will be gently used and in good shape.)
U7 / U8 SPECIFIC INFORMATIONGeorge Ramirez, Commissioner
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On behalf of the Grapevine Southlake Soccer Association, I want to thank you for your contributions in making GSSA on of the best soccer associations in North Texas. I have personally experienced the positive results from this fantastic program with my own children, who continue to play and enjoy soccer through GSSA. Having gone through the various age groups as a GSSA Coach, I hope to provide you with the guidance necessary to make this a positive experience for both you and your child. Please do not hesitate to ask me for help or for answers to any question you may have.
Please be aware of the following:
Starting with the U7 age group, uniforms will not be provided and are now the responsibility of each individual team.
Goalkeepers will be utilized during games with a total of 6 players on the field for U7 and 7 players on the field for U8 (including goalkeeper).
Scores will not be taken and slide tackling is not allowed.
Submit game reports after each game. Although scores are not tracked, this helps us grade the referees and let us know of any concerns or issues. Including whether the game started on time and quarters, halves or half-times were the correct length.
Take the time to get your coaching certificates and plan your practices in advance. You will be more efficient and effective if you know what areas you would like to work on.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! There are plenty of seasoned coaches / adult players willing to assist with problem areas (bunching up, not passing, etc.)
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U9 / U10 SPECIFIC INFORMATIONAl Riera, Commissioner
[email protected] Welcome to GSSA U9/U10 level. Thank you for dedicating your time to volunteer as a coach and for providing a fun and safe environment to our young children. Your efforts are truly appreciated. You will have an incredible impact on these young people. I expect it to be a very positive one. Please remember the main reason why we are involved in recreational soccer; it is to have fun and provide an opportunity for our youth to learn, and love the sport. We all understand the greatness of winning but our goal is to ensure that every child has a chance to play and develop a passion for the game. At the end of the day, your only measure of success should be how many kids come back.
Import notes for the coaches:
Keep the scores close. Running up the scores demoralizes the losing team and sets a bad example to recreational games. There is no benefit in this, so please keep the game fun for all kids: yours and your opponents.
Keep it fun at practices and games for your own kids. There should not be any yelling or disrespect towards your players. I expect you to set the example as a leader/mentor while still maintaining the proper discipline necessary to provide an amiable environment for everyone. Negative comments from you or the parents will lower the morale of your team.
Each coach is responsible for calling in his/her own game scores to the number on the game report/NMCSL website schedule tab. Be sure to print and use the game report for SPRING 2013 or the Event ID will not be correct and you will be unable to enter your score. Our PW is GOAL or 4625. Please enter the results promptly.
For all games this season, regardless of where they are played, the U9s will play 7v7 (6 plus a goalie) and U10s will play 8v8 (7 plus a goalie).
Please review the NMCSL bylaws available on the NMCSL website. Be familiar with any rules differences between U8 and U9. Please review the chart listed in this packet.
The U9 & U10 will be playing in the Northern Mid-Cities Soccer League (NMCSL). For coaches that have not played games away from GSSA before, be aware that different associations have different rules about players vs. parent’s sidelines. Some have the team and parents on the same side of the field, while others are like GSSA and have players on one and parents on the other. Good luck this season, I think it is very exciting to be playing new teams and new levels of competition.
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U11-U19 SPECIFIC INFORMATIONRick Borkowski, Commissioner
The Spring season will consist of 10 games beginning February 23rd and playing through May 4th, for U4-U14 and March 23rd-May 4th . Schedules will be posted as soon as they are available and a link to the NMCSL information will be posted on the GSSA website.
Coaches must display their coach’s id card at all games. Those without id’s present and displayed will be asked to leave if there are multiple coaches and the coach will be suspended for the next game by NMCSL officials.
All players are required to have a Picture ID card available at the field for each game. These are to be presented to the referee prior to the start of the game.
You will need to have the typed NMCSL misconduct/game report filled out to hand to officials with the player cards (U9-U19) prior to being allowed to start the game. The report should have the correct jersey number also typed in. It is really appreciated by the officials if you have your cards in the same order as the roster of players.
As a reminder: This is a recreational soccer league. ALL PLAYERS MUST PLAY 50% OF THE TIME. NO EXCUSES, regardless of whether or not they make it to practice.
There is no excuse for coaches, parents, or players to scream, show disrespect or criticize players, opponents or referees. But there is every reason to have fun. This applies to the kids and the parents. Keep score to a differential of 5 goals max as goals do not enhance your game points for standings.
Each coach is responsible for calling in his/her own game scores to the number on the game report/NMCSL website schedule tab. Be sure to print and use the game report for SPRING 2013 and use Event ID ??? (We will email the code and Game Report to you, as soon as they are available) to enter your score. Our PW is GOAL or 4625. Please enter the results promptly, as in by Sunday night.
In addition to the red card ejection and subsequent sit-out, the verification form must be completed by the coach, assistant coach, or team manager and the referee must sign off on the fact that the player/coach did not participate, but was present (see page 12). The form needs to be turned into the office when signed. Yellow cards given on to a player on several matches through the year will also result in a sit-out. See the misconduct/game report right side and keep track of your players’ cards.
Please review the NMCSL bylaws available on the NMCSL website.
Good Luck and Have Fun!
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GAME REPORT PROCESS U9+ Teams
The NMCSL Game Report is available on the GAME DAY and Coaches pages of the GSSA website. All NMCSL teams are to show up at the game with the form The game report corner is torn off by the referee and is returned to the coach after the game. The coach will call in the results and the referee will turn the game report in to the GSSA office.
Scores are reported via telephone by both coaches within 48 hours. The PIN is 4625 (or GOAL) on the phone keypad. Call the number on the game report section that the referee returns to you and follow the prompts.
U9+ TEAM POINTS AWARDED
We are using the Northern Mid-Cities Soccer Leauge (NMCSL) Point System to calculate team standings:
WIN 6 pointsTIE 3 pointsLOSS 0 pointsFORFEIT 9 pointsGOALS 1 point for each goal scored up to a max of 3 goals per game.
(So there is no benefit to running up the score.)
CLARIFICATION FOR COACHES: If you lose a game but have scored goals, you will receive points, up to a maximum of 3 goals per game. For example, if a team loses by a score of 4 to 3, the winning team will receive 9 points. The losing team will receive 3 points. In keeping with the spirit of the game, if a team is ahead by 5 goals, they are strongly recommended to stop scoring and change the attention of the team to passing, using the opposite/weaker foot, etc.
GSSA TIE BREAKING GUIDELINESFOR U9 AND U10
The following guidelines will be followed in case of a tie in the standings at the end of the season.1. Head to head results.2. Most number of team points against common opponents (NOT # of goals)3. Fewest number of team caution points.4. Fewest number of team Administrative points.
If, after the above procedures are followed, there is still a tie, Co-Champions or Co-Runners-up will be declared. If a tie needs to be broken to determine to goes to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) or for division placement, a one game playoff will be scheduled if needed.
“Goals Against” common opponent is NOT a tie breaker in league play. Administrative points are kept separately and do NOT affect team points.
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SCHEDULING FACTS, RULES AND GUIDELINES
Schedules will be available on the GSSA website (www.gssasoccer.org) on the Game Day tab.
DO NOT CONSIDER THEM FINAL until there is a message on the site saying they’re final.
Coaches and parents are responsible for having the correct schedule and there will be NO RESCHEDULES because a temporary schedule was used instead of a final one.
U4 – U8 Teams Evening games for U7 through U8 will begin at 6:00pm with the second game at 7:00 p.m.
Second games for U9 through U10 will begin at 7:15 p.m.
All rained out GSSA-controlled games (U4 – U8) will be rescheduled and posted on the web site within one week. It is the responsibility of each coach to know about the changes and to notify his team.
Rescheduling Games
o Please notify scheduler of school and coaching conflicts by Feb 16th. No Games will be rescheduled after this date.
o Required School conflicts will be handled to the best of our abilities.
o Games that conflict with scheduled required school events are defined as those that will leave you less than the minimum number of players required to start a game (U9 and up only).
o Rescheduling depends on field and referee availability.
o All rescheduling requests should be emailed to the scheduler and your age group commissioner. It is your responsibility to follow up on your request. Emails should contain age group involved, both team names, and field name.
o Coaching Conflicts: If you multiple teams, and have a team under U9 and U9 or older, both schedulers must be notified
U9+ Teams Schedules for U9 + will be available via a link on the GSSA Website to the Northern Mid-Cities
Soccer League (NMCSL).
Schedules are not final until posted as final by NMCSL, not GSSA.
All teams will play at least one game on consecutive weekend days or during the week (more if you have a “bye” week due to an official school event).
Weeknight evening games for U11+ will begin at 6:00pm with second games at 7:30pm. Sunday games will begin after 12:30pm.
Rainout make-ups will be posted within 72 hours.
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o School conflicts may be considered for rescheduling purposes.
o Games that conflict with scheduled school events are defined as those that will leave you less than the minimum number of players required to start a game. Do not ask to reschedule a game when you have the minimum number of players.
o Each team is allowed one reschedule per season (assuming all criteria are met).
o Rescheduling games depend on field and referee availability.
o All rescheduling requests should be emailed to Rick Borkowski - U11+ Age Group Commissioner and Steve Anderson – U9+ Scheduler. It is your responsibility to follow up your request.
o Coaching Conflicts: If you coach multiple teams, and have a U8 or younger team, both schedulers must be emailed.
RAIN OUT / INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
Games will be cancelled or rescheduled, as appropriate, in the event of lightning, rain, or unsafe or unplayable field conditions. The decision to cancel or reschedule games will be made 1 ½ hours prior to the first game time. Referees can also make the determination based on field conditions to close a field. Please encourage parents of your players to use the website or to wait for a call from you so that the hotline is not overburdened with calls during peak usage times. All coaches will be trying to get the same info to their teams during the same time frame and we appreciate any efforts you can make to keep this process moving.
Text alerts are available and can be signed up for by texting bluesombrero to 84483. It must be a cell phone listed on your Blue Sombrero (registration) account and the word must be in all lowercase.
Go to the GSSA web site at www.gssasoccer.org. Please DO NOT call commissioners or board members regarding rain out information.
U11+ away games: contact the host association’s web site or rainout numbers.
Bedford/Euless 817-354-4774 Colleyville 817-251-8586
Birdville Area 817-503-9700 Coppell 972-436-8648
Eagle Mountain 817-298-1667 Greater Lewisville 972-738-9700
Hurst 817-282-8680 Keller 817-431-6453
Lake Cities 940-497-5109 North Ft Worth All. 817-421-1847
Greater Northwest 817-491-1459
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LIGHTNING DETECTION / WARNING SYSTEM
Lightning Detection/Warning systems are installed at Meadowmere Soccer Complex in Grapevine and Bob Jones Park in Southlake.
Oak Grove and Meadowmere: When conditions are prevalent for a Red Alert hazard, a horn will sound and the strobe light will turn on and stay on. All players, coaches, spectators, and officials must immediately leave the field for the safety of their vehicles. Upon returning to a safe environment, the All Clear signal will sound; 5 seconds on 2 seconds off, repeated 2 more times for a total of 3 blasts. The strobe light will turn off. Once the All Clear is given, it is safe to return to the athletic fields.
Bob Jones: The siren will sound and the strobe light will come on. All players, coaches, spectators, and officials must immediately leave the field for the safety of their vehicles. When the detector has determined that the danger has passed, the strobe light will turn off. It is then safe to return to the fields.
LIGHTS AT OAK GROVE AND MEADOWMERE
Most of the center referees understand the procedure to operate the lights at Oak Grove and Meadowmere. However, occasionally a referee may be assigned that is unaware of this procedure. Please confirm BEFORE you begin your game that the referee knows how to operate the lights. If not, you should use the list of individuals below to contact someone that can walk the referee through the procedure:
In order of priority:1. Keith Halman, Grapevine Fields Commissioner: 817-939-66562. Steve Anderson, U9+ Scheduler: 817-817-21103. John Levitt, Referee Assignor: 817-994-05824. Mike Wichman, Referee Commissioner: 817-909-6251
The center referee, as the official GSSA representative, should be given the instructions to operate the lights.
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GSSA AGE GROUP OBJECTIVESWe have developed these objectives with guidelines set up by the NTSSA to help meet our children’s physical & psychological developmental needs.
U4 & U5 – Soccer Basics Have FUN! Mini-Jogo Program with a controlled introduction to playing soccer 3 vs. 3 format to maximize everyone’s touches of the ball Learn soccer basics (e.g., proper dribbling techniques, finishing, beginning foot skills)
U6 – Soccer Basics II Emphasis is still on having fun at all times! Introduction to Referees & Minimal rules Continuation of the fundamentals of kicking & chasing Introduction to sharing the ball with teammates (passing the ball is a tough concept to grasp &
hard to achieve at 6 years old, they’re still pretty “self” centered) Introduction of Goal kicks, Throw-ins, and Indirect Free kicks.
U7 & U8 Soccer Basics III Have fun! Learn more of the basic soccer fundamentals and new rules:
- Introduction of “positional play” & “using” teammates- Introduction of the Goalkeeper position.- Continue working on passing skills
Moving the kids away from “Pack Ball”
U9 & U10 - Intro to Soccer: The “game” takes shape! Have Fun! Continue developing essential skills with emphasis on accuracy:
1. Kicking, passing, shooting, crossing, and trapping. 2. Ball Handling Skills…ball control, dribbling.3. 1 v. 1 Defending.4. Heading…introduction to correct technique.5. Master Throw-in technique.6. Goalkeeping…diving, catching, kicking, throwing.
Develop players understanding of “Team Play”1. Rules of the game.2. Combined Play…offense, defense & transition game.3. Restarts…free kicks, corners and throw-ins.4. Positional play…responsibilities within the team.5. Off sides rule introduced
Introduction of “Competitive Play”1. Keeping scores.2. Team standings
U-11& Up – Refining Skills & Tactics Continue to Have Fun! Develop knowledge of all aspects of the game. Develop defensive and offensive strategies. Advanced ball skills
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COACHING -- PLANNING FOR THE SEASON
Why Plan?Coaches agree that teaching skills, rules, and strategies of soccer are among their primary responsibilities. Most coaches would also agree that improving the physical condition of the players, promoting enjoyment of the game, teaching good sportsmanship, and injury prevention are also outcomes they wish to achieve. Many coaches, however, fail to recognize the importance of planning to accomplish these goals. Organized practices are vital to maximizing the benefits of soccer. Disorganized practices often result in players failing to obtain desired skills, knowledge, fitness, good attitudes, and contribute to injuries and inappropriate skills. Organizing your season and planning your practices prior to going on the field can result in the following benefits. effective use of limited practice time choosing season objectives based on team needs appropriate sequence of season objectives focus and direct practice activities enhanced preparation of the team for competition easier adjustments in practice objectives deterrent to lawsuits involving coaches’ liability
DEVELOPING A SEASON PLAN Use these three steps to develop a season plan:
1. Identify the goals and objectives of the season (i.e. skills, strategy, knowledge, fitness, personal and social) appropriate for the age and ability of your team.
2. Sequence the season objectives into the pre-, early, mid, and late portions of the season.3. Identify practice objectives. Select, teach, and practice the key areas that are essential to your team.
ROLE OF THE COACHThe two most important decisions in planning for the season are deciding what objectives to teach and how much time you should spend teaching them. You will spend less total time planning for your season and practice if you use the approach suggested here than if the task is done practice by practice. This process will also help you verify which topics you believe are most important. In addition to the good feeling and confidence that comes with completing a season calendar, you will have developed the base necessary to systematically change your plans as unexpected events develop. A completed plan that has been implemented and refined is also an invaluable resource for next year’s coaching assignment.
FAIL TO PREPARE, PREPARE TO FAILYour role as a coach can be best filled through the leadership and instruction you provide in practice and game situations. Clearly, those coaches who are most effective in helping their players acquire the necessary physical skills, knowledge, fitness, personal and social skills are those who have clear objectives and who organize to achieve them. Planning for the upcoming season is a major step towards helping players acquire the benefits of soccer.
By Gary WilliamsonAdapted from The Youth Sports Manual (1992). Youth Sports Insititute Publication, Michigan State University
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TEAM ADMINISTRATION
Parent/Coach MeetingWhether you are a new coach or a returning coach, it is advisable to hold a parent meeting prior to the start of the season. The meeting should cover the following items:
Introductions Coach / Assistant Coach (soccer & coaching experience, etc.) Parents
What you hope to accomplish this season Kids – fun, basic skills, fitness, etc. Coach – fun, recruiting an assistant, coaching soccer clinics, etc.
Parent’s responsibilities Get players to practice and games at agreed time Equipment – remind players of equipment needs Be supportive of their children and the team Do not yell at any player, coach, referee or a parent from another team De-emphasize winning/losing aspects Have a good attitude towards the game Assistance in getting the child to train on his own at home (basic skills) Assistance with the phone chain for communication and email addresses Provide refreshment, equipment set up and tear down (ice for refreshments can be used for
potential injuries) Assistance in getting medical attention
Game and Training schedules Coach to set time and location for practice Game schedule (check website www.gssasoccer.org ) Arrive early to game and practice (15 minutes prior) Changes in practice or game times should be communicated by the coach (give adequate
notice)
First Aid, Health and Safety Prevention of injuries is our first concern. The goal is to make sure all children are in good
physical condition prior to the beginning of the season and each time they enter the practice or game field. Annual check-ups, proper nutrition and hydration are all needs of the sport. Each team should have a first aid kit, plastic bags or towels and ice available at each game.
RICE = Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate
U9+ Chain of Command for problems If you have any problems, contact your Age Group Commissioner, Coaches Commissioner or
President Do not contact other associations.
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